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My first love is poetry, but I wear lots of hats. I also write children's books,I am Director of after school and summer arts programming at two elementary schools, and I teach writing at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities. I'm married to a gifted artist, Scott H.Johnson, and I have an amazing 10-year old daughter. My children's book, Best Friend on Wheels was published by Albert Whitman & Company in 2008. Other work has been included in The Cortland Review, Margie Review: The American Journal of Poetry, The Adirondack Review and the Playwright's Showcase of the Western Region.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Hi Friends,

I have contributed to a poetry book that is being sold to benefit Hypoplastic Right Hearts foundation. I invite you to participate in one of two ways.

1. You can purchase the poetry book, which is chock full of delightful poetry including work from Denver’s Poet Laureate, Chris Ransick and many other fine poets from around the country. You can purchase the book here:http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/the-hearts-content/6199583

The book goes on sale January 1st . All proceeds benefit Hypoplastic Right Hearts. Get your copy now and have it autographed at the reading.

2. You can attend the poetry reading.

The Heart's ContentSunday, January 31, 2010 at 4:00 pmThe Lincoln Center Mini TheaterTickets are only $10

Come listen to selected readings of The Heart's Content; a poetry compilation to benefit Hypoplastic Right Hearts. This benefit will feature the talents of Colorado poets Michael Adams, Bill Roberts, Joy Sawyer, Debra Shirley, and Shirley Sullivan; as well as others from the book including Denver Poet Laureate Chris Ransick, and poets Michael Henry and Patrick Carrington.

Buy your tickets at the box office or at http://www.fcgov.com/lctix/show.php?id=118

Become a fan on Facebook, search for "The Heart's Content"

Hypoplastic Right Hearts is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the education and inspiration for families whose babies face multiple open-heart surgeries in their first years of life.If you are unable to attend, you may make a tax deductible donation to Hypoplastic Right Hearts at www.firstgiving.com/LiamAdamsPlease direct any questions to Amanda Adams (amanda@hypoplasticrighthearts.org)